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The current migration exodus from Venezuela has been described as a “crisis moment” by the UN. Millions of Venezuelans are fleeing to nearby countries like Colombia, Peru and Brazil in a bid to escape economic ruin.

Hyperinflation is expected to reach one million per cent by the end of 2018 and the frequent increases in the meantime are making it difficult for people to afford everyday items. Economics aside, parts of the country are facing water shortages and power cuts which have lead to hospitals struggling to deliver basic care.

As the country teeters on the brink of social and political disarray, Venezuelan immigrants are facing a backlash at the Brazilian border, where troops are being...